**Charity Registration Number: 1150581**
**OLDHAM CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE A Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)**
**TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
**For The Year Ended 31 March 2023**
## **OLDHAM CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE CIO**
## **CONTENTS**
||**Page**|
|---|---|
|Members of the Board and Professional Advisers|2|
|Trustees Annual Report|3-6|
|Independent Examiners Report|7|
|Receipts and Payments Accounts|8|
|Statement of Assets and Liabilities|9|
|Notes to the Financial Statements|10-11|
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## **OLDHAM CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE CIO**
## **MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS**
|**Registered Charity Name**|Oldham Cancer Support Centre CIO|
|---|---|
|**Charity Number**|1150581|
|**Registered Office**|Ena Hughes Centre|
||2 Ellesmere Street|
||Failsworth|
||Manchester|
||M35 9AD|
|**Trustees**|Pamela Ann Williams|
||Sandra Margaret Abbott|
||Norman Briggs|
||David Heyes|
||Denis Ryder|
||Paul Jean Jacques|
||Carole Bradbury|
||Elizabeth Jacques|
|**Independent Examiner**|Community Accounting Lancashire C.I.C.|
||Foxfields|
||9 Norley Close|
||Chadderton|
||Oldham|
||OL1 2RA|
|**Bankers**|National Westminster Bank|
||8 Rochdale Road|
||Royton|
||Oldham|
||OL2 6WA|
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## **Oldham Cancer Support Centre CIO**
## **Trustees Annual Report**
## **1[st] April 2022 - 31[st] March 2023**
## **Aim**
Every year, over 300,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in the UK, facing tough questions, exhausting treatment and difficult emotions. These challenges affect not only those with cancer, but their family and friends, and those bereaved by cancer.
Oldham Cancer Support is there for all people adversely affected by cancer, offering a distinct programme of support that aims to promote physical and emotional wellbeing.
Located at the Ena Hughes Centre in Failsworth we offer and provide the support people need: emotional and therapeutic support from qualified experts; support groups for patients and carers; a friendly place to meet other people; a calming space simply to relax and sit quietly with a cup of tea.
## **Objectives**
## **Our objectives are set to reflect our charitable aims and ethos of the charity. It is important that we maintain and enhance the impact of the charities work.**
In setting our objectives and planning our activities our Trustees have given careful consideration of the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance
To secure and maintain:
- Sufficient funding to enable the charity to be financially stable.
- Professional services to support the needs of the individual and immediate family members.
- Ongoing training and support for our volunteer workforce.
- An Increased number of referrals through our professional networks.
- An improved profile that allows greater knowledge of our work.
- Effective leadership, governance and expertise.
## **Contribution made by Volunteers**
It goes without saying that our volunteers are our greatest asset, without their contribution the charity would not be able to operate in an effective manner.
Volunteers provide receptionist duties, welcoming people to the centre and undertaking administration duties to organise treatments and therapies. In addition, volunteers provide support for carers, patients and clients offering a listening ear and removing isolation from many carers who often feel on their own and their needs not being able to be met.
The Charity Shop relies on volunteers to staff the shop and secure a positive environment for all those engaged with the day-to-day operation. They receive and sort stock, staff the shop and carryout administrative tasks related to the retail outlet. Often being the first point of contact for people enquiring about our services at the Centre.
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## **Main Achievements**
The Charity provides holistic support for all those who come through their doors affected by cancer whether they are diagnosed with cancer or their immediate family members. Support can be accessed through individual counselling or therapy, or by participation in one of our group activities which include a Carer’s Group, Patients Group, Walking Group and a Meditation and Relaxation class. Many of the referrals originate from the Macmillan Cancer Charity who recognise the bespoke offer of services and shorter waiting times, however referrals from other sectors are welcome including self-referrals. The Trustees monitor levels of client numbers and their demography and have engaged with the NHS and related networks to explain and promote the charities work.
The charity requires an adequate number of referrals to maintain an effective programme of support, as contracted staff need to have sufficient patients to ensure continuity of service. As Trustees we have recognised the need to improve our ability to engage and promote our services through the use of an improved social media presence. This has resulted in updating the charity’s profile, signage and new website outlining and focussing on the services and support we provide to our clients/patients. By raising the profile of the charity and its work will hopefully see an increase in referrals from a wide range of practices and self-referrals.
The trustees are determined to improve the sustainability of the service by looking at succession planning, recruiting new volunteers, trustees and increasing the number of professionals to improve capacity and shorten waiting times.
## **Counselling and Therapies**
This is the main aspect of the work of the charity providing support for individuals and others who have been affected by cancer. The treatments are offered throughout the week and are seen as being complementary as they provide ongoing counselling and complementary therapies that enable people to manage and recover from their illness. Professionals, who have oncology training, provide the expertise and treatment programmes that are funded by the charity. Considering our more secure financial footing Trustees have taken a view that for a trial period all our services should be free at the point of delivery for all those requiring therapy which initially had 8 sessions free then a nominal charge thereafter.
We are pleased that the number of treatments has increased/maintained throughout the year.
## **Carers’ Programme**
The Carers programme continues to provide bespoke support for those families and individuals who provide the care and support for family and friends. The carers group meets on a monthly basis and provide activities that are related to providing support for those who care for others. It is important that Carers can have the opportunity to meet others and share their experiences, challenges and successes and have an occasion to focus on their needs and a time to relax and reflect.
## **Patients Group**
The Patients Group meets monthly and has a varied programme of activities/trips to allow those affected by cancer to have a relaxed, safe space to talk and share their experiences with others.
## **Charity Shop**
The Charity shop has been a huge success in providing a regular financial income and the ability to operate on a sound financial basis and provide opportunities to expand our services and appropriate remuneration for our contracted staff. It is also a place where people come and seek further information about the charity.
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## **Fundraising**
Despite having a regular income, we recognise the need to continue this aspect of our work as it provides varied opportunities, such as sponsored bike rides, quiz nights, concerts, theatre productions where members of the public to engage and promote the work we do. We have a group of volunteers who are instrumental in organising and supporting fundraising activities, all of which are well supported and create opportunities to bring volunteers, clients and supporters together in enjoyable activities.
## **Financial Statement**
As at 31[st] March 2023, total funds including investments were **£167,388.99**
## **Main income streams:**
Charity shop continues to provide our main source of income providing a yearly total of **£46,804.81**
Donations and events raise a significant amount of money due to the generosity and hard work of our supporters and volunteers.
General donations - **£4,189.14** In House fundraising **£2,671.30** Special donations **- £1,026.00** External Fundraising(events) **£1,891.02** Total Donations: **£5,215.14**
**Main Expenditure which is line with the Charity’s objectives are** :
|Counselling|677 sessions|**£14,217.00**|
|---|---|---|
|Therapy|758 sessions|**£13,644.00**|
|Shop rent|Annual cost is £5,400, two
quarters paid to date.|**£2700.00**|
|Office refurbishment|Furniture & Fittings, to make a
more relaxed and positive
environment for clients.|**£2144.00**|
## **Reserves**
Our reserves policy is to hold 3 months of free reserve funds. Although the reserves held by the charity seem to be large when compared to the stated annual expenditure, one has to understand that the Charity Centre, where our services are provided, operates out of a facility which is cost-neutral, and the long-term tenure cannot be fully guaranteed. The political situation, whereby the council provide the premises free of charge could change depending on the goodwill and change of administration. We have endeavoured to raise our profile working with other community organisations and NHS services and in doing so we have seen an increase in the number of the referrals and subsequent expenditure.
The Charity has been fortunate that the revenue from the shop has been averaging £3,900 per month which has been a real benefit to the income stream. However, since we can be fairly sure of income coming from the charity shop at the present time, we are able to review our current engagement and we would look to see how we can increase our current offer.
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## **Governance**
The Charity’s constitution determines how the charity operates and governs its activities.
## **How is the Charity constituted**
The management committee shall consist of at least 3 trustees and not more than 12 people. The Committee members (trustees) will be elected at the Annual General Meeting **and shall hold office from the conclusion of that meeting.** The term of office shall be 3 years except in the first year following the acceptance of this constitution, when in order to establish rotation, half the committee shall stand down but will be eligible for reelection.
Members of the Oldham Cancer Support Centre CIO or individuals who have signed a declaration that they agree with the Charity’s objects and want to further the interests of the Oldham Cancer Support Centre CIO are eligible for election onto the Management Committee.
**Charity Name** Oldham Cancer Support Centre CIO
## **Registered Charity Number** 1150581
Oldham Cancer Support Centre The Ena Hughes Centre Oldham Road Failsworth M35 9AD Tel: 0161 770 8751
## **Name of the charity trustees who manage the charity:**
|**Trustee Name**||**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted from**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Pamela Williams||Secretary|6thDecember 2012|
|Sandra Abbott||Treasurer|5thMarch 2013|
|Norman Briggs||Chair|27thJune 2016|
|David Heyes|||11thJuly 2016|
|Denis Ryder|||6thDecember 2016|
|Paul Jacques|||5thDecember 2017|
|Carole Bradbury|||16thSeptember 2020|
|Liz Jacques|(Trainee Treasurer)||11thMarch 2022|
The Trustees Annual Report was approved by the Board of Trustees on the 14[th] of August 2023 and signed on their behalf by:
Norman Briggs **Chair of the Trustees**
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## **OLDHAM CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE CIO**
## **REPORT TO THE MEMBERS ON THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF OLDHAM CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE CIO**
## **YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023**
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023 as set out on pages 6 to 9.
## **Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner**
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
The charity’s trustees consider an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the 2011 Act, and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility as independent examiner to:
- ~ examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
- ~ follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act, and
- ~ to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
## **Basis of Independent Examiners Report**
My examination was carried out in accordance with the Directions given by the Charity commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items of disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
## **Independent Examiners Statement**
I have completed my examination for the year ended 31 March 2023.
I can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- ~ accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act or
- ~ the accounts do not accord with the accounting records to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
## 14[th] August 2023
## **Miss Jacqueline Bird F.M.A.A.T.**
Community Accounting Lancashire C.I.C. Foxfields 9 Norley Close Chadderton Oldham OL1 2RA
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## **OLDHAM CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE CIO**
## **RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023**
|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2023**
**2023**
**_Notes_**
**£**
**£**
**RECEIPTS**
Grants
_3_
-
-
Donations
_4_
5,215
-
Shop Sales
46,805
-
Therapy Sales
3,863
-
Meditation
109
-
Inhouse Fundraising
2,671
-
Fundraising Events
1,891
-
Bucket Collections
1,096
-
Books & Cards
274
-
Music Magpie (CD’s & DVD’s)
325
-
Weigh In (Clothes & Rags)
1,785
-
Investment Income
933
-
Bank Interest Received
305
-
Sundry Income
2
-
**TOTAL RECEIPTS**
**65,274**
**-**
**PAYMENTS**
Carers
854
-
Clinical Support Counselling
14,217
-
Meditation Class
280
-
Patients Group Expenses
700
-
Therapists
13,644
-
Therapy Equipment
117
-
Other Equipment
-
-
Shop Costs
888
-
Centre Costs
246
-
Furniture & Fittings (Centre)
2,144
-
Premises Costs
5,379
-
Insurance
981
-
IT & Website
126
-
Postage, Printing & Stationery
669
-
Office Expenses
22
-
Cleaning Materials
71
-
Volunteer Lunches & Refreshments
1,605
-
Travel Costs
22
-
DBS Checks
70
-
Professional Fees & Accounts Costs
1,040
-
Charges (Sum Up)
41
-
Bank Charges (including Shop Terminal)
602
Sundries
134
-
**TOTAL PAYMENTS**
**43,852**
**-**
**Net of receipts/(payments)**
21,422
-
**Cash funds as at 31 March 2022**
_6_
145,967
-
**Cash funds as at 31 March 2023**
_6_
**167,389**
**-**|**Total**
**Funds**
**2023**
**£**
-
5,215
46,805
3,863
109
2,671
1,891
1,096
274
325
1,785
933
305
2
**65,274**
854
14,217
280
700
13,644
117
-
888
246
2,144
5,379
981
126
669
22
71
1,605
22
70
1,040
41
602
134
**43,852**
21,422
145,967
**167,389**||**Total**
**Funds**
**2022**
**£**
-
6,212
16,409
2,577
120
1,302
2,637
270
17
131
711
933
6
-
**31,325**
118
-
-
-
-
-
467
-
-
-
-
555
-
6
40
23
47
-
-
-
21
36
**1,313**
30,012
115,955
**145,967**|
|---|---|---|---|
|||
||
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## **OLDHAM CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE CIO**
## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITES**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023**
|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**As at**
**31/03/23**
**As at**
**31/03/23**
**£**
**£**
**ASSSETS - FUNDS**
Investments on Deposit
76,010
-
Bank Current
7,032
-
Bank Deposit
84,310
-
Petty Cash
37
-
**167,389**
**-**|**Total**
**Funds**
**As at**
**31/03/23**
**£**
76,010
7,032
84,310
37
**167,389**|
|---|---|
**£**
**LIABILITIES** – Independent Examination & Accounts Work **735**
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on the 14[th] of August 2023 and signed on their behalf by:
Norman Briggs **Chair of the Trustees**
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## **OLDHAM CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE CIO**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023**
## **1. Receipts and Payments Accounts**
Receipts and Payments accounts are statements that summarise the movement of cash into and out of the organisation during the financial year. In this context “cash” includes cash equivalents, for example, bank accounts where cash can be readily withdrawn to pay for debts as they become due.
## **2. Grants**
Grants are credited to revenue on a receivable basis, and all income is allocated to appropriate funds based on the income, and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Restricted funds are to be used for specified purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure which meets these criteria’s is identified to the fund, together with a fair allocation of overheads and support costs.
Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources received or generated for charitable purposes.
## **3. Grants Received**
|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2023**
**2023**
**£**
**£**
-
-
**-**
**-**|**Total**
**Funds**
**2023**
**£**
-
**-**|**Total**
**Funds**
**2022**
**£**
-
**-**|
|---|---|---|
## **4. Donations Received**
|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2023**
**2023**
**£**
**£**
General Donations
**4,189**
**-**
Oldham Budgerigar Society
**626**
**-**
Coppice Primary Academy
**400**
**-**
Oldham Cancer Support Centre*
**-**
**-**
**5,215**
**-**|**Total**
**Funds**
**2023**
**£**
**4,189**
**626**
**400**
**-**
**5,215**|**Total**
**Funds**
**2022**
**£**
3,481
-
-
2,731
6,212|
|---|---|---|
* In the previous year ‘Donations’ included an amount of £2,730.67 from Oldham Cancer Support Centre. _[This was the final cash balance upon their closure on the 31[st] of March 2022 and was paid to “Oldham Cancer Support Centre CIO” (registered charity number 1150581) by way of a donation, as stated in the charity constitution of “Oldham Cancer Support Centre” (registered charity number 1117993)]_
## **5. Trustees**
During the financial year there were no remunerations paid to Trustees (2022: Nil).
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## **OLDHAM CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE CIO**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023**
## **6. Funds Analysis**
|**unds Analysis**|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
||**Balance as**|**Incoming**|**Resources**|**Balance as at**|
||**at 1 April**|**Resources**|**Expended**|**31 March**|
||**2022**|||**2023**|
||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
|Unrestricted Funds|145,967|65,274|(43,852)|167,389|
|Restricted Funds|-|-|-|-|
||-|-|-|-|
|**Total Funds**|**145,967**|**65,274**|**(43,852)**|**167,389**|
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